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Shells and pebbles: A story for children
Shells and pebbles: A story for children

Chapter I

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SHELLS AND PEBBLES.
A Story for Children.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “STORIES FOR THE NURSERY.”
PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.
LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Shells and pebbles: A story for children

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Shells and pebbles: A story for children is here in full — 223 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/44 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SHELLS AND PEBBLES.
/ʃelz ənd ˈpebəlz/
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A Story for Children.
/ə ˈstɔːri fɔːr ˈtʃɪldrən/
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BY THE AUTHOR OF “STORIES FOR THE NURSERY.”
/baɪ ðə ˈɔːθər ʌv ˈstɔːriz fɔːr ðə ˈnɜːrsəri/
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PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.
/ˈpʌblɪʃt ˈʌndər ðə dərˈekʃən ʌv ðə kəˈmɪti ʌv ˈdʒenərəl ˈlɪtərətʃər ənd ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən əˈpɔɪntɪd baɪ ðə səˈsaɪəti fɔːr prəˈmoʊtɪŋ ˈkrɪstʃən ˈnɑːlədʒ/
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LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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booksellers noun US /ˈbʊkselərz/

plural of “bookseller” — the proprietor of a bookstore

From this reading “LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.”

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committee noun US /kəˈmɪti/

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading “PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.”

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exchange noun US /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading “LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.”

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lincoln's noun US /ˈlɪŋkənz/

possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

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nursery noun US /ˈnɜːrsəri/

a child's room for a baby

From this reading “BY THE AUTHOR OF “STORIES FOR THE NURSERY.””

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pebbles noun US /ˈpebəlz/

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading “SHELLS AND PEBBLES.”

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promoting verb US /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/

-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading “PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.”

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shells noun US /ʃelz/

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading “SHELLS AND PEBBLES.”

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GENERAL LITERATURE adjective + noun

In this reading “PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.”

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UNDER THE DIRECTION preposition + article + noun counted as “under … direction”

In this reading “PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.”

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BY THE AUTHOR preposition + article + noun counted as “by … author”

In this reading “BY THE AUTHOR OF “STORIES FOR THE NURSERY.””

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All words in this reading · 43

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From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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48

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From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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77

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From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A Story for Children.

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ALLadjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SHELLS AND PEBBLES.

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APPOINTEDadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/

subject to appointment

From this reading PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF “STORIES FOR THE NURSERY.”

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BOOKSELLERSnounUS /ˈbʊkselərz/

plural of “bookseller” — the proprietor of a bookstore

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF “STORIES FOR THE NURSERY.”

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ChildrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading A Story for Children.

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CHRISTIANadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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COMMITTEEnounUS /kəˈmɪti/

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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DEPOSITORIES

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From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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DIRECTIONnounUS /dərˈekʃən/

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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EDUCATIONnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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EXCHANGEnounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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FIELDSnounUS /fiːldz/

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Story for Children.

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GENERALadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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INNnounUS /ɪn/

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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KNOWLEDGEnounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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LINCOLN'SnounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/

possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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LITERATUREnounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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NURSERYnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/

a child's room for a baby

From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF “STORIES FOR THE NURSERY.”

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF “STORIES FOR THE NURSERY.”

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PEBBLESnounUS /ˈpebəlz/

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading SHELLS AND PEBBLES.

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PICCADILLY

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From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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PROMOTINGverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/

-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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PUBLISHEDadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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QUEENnounUS /kwiːn/

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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SHELLSnounUS /ʃelz/

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading SHELLS AND PEBBLES.

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SOCIETYnounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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SOLDadjectiveUS /soʊld/

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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STORIESnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF “STORIES FOR THE NURSERY.”

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StorynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A Story for Children.

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STREETnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading LONDON: SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE: SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS; 4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY; AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF “STORIES FOR THE NURSERY.”

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UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL LITERATURE AND EDUCATION, APPOINTED BY THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

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